Work type: Full-time
Department: School of Public Health (22400)
Categories: Professoriate Staff

Applications are invited for appointment as Non-Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Population Mental Wellness, School of Public Health (Ref.: 526863), to commence as soon as possible, on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance.

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, psychology, behavioural science, cognitive science, or a field related to the study of population mental wellness. They should have excellent written and verbal communication skills; and the ability to work independently as well as in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. They should also have a track record of high-quality epidemiologic research on population mental health; demonstrated leadership in building and managing multidisciplinary international collaborative projects; expertise in analyzing large and complex datasets; and competence in mentoring early career researchers and research students. 

The appointee will work on a territory-wide youth mental health project, with the aim to provide evidence-based information for early detection, management, prevention of youth suicide and mental health disorders, and promotion of resilience and mental wellbeing in Hong Kong; and/or work on a district health profiling project, with the aim to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date health profile at the district level to inform policymakers and service providers the magnitude and nature of health needs to guide health and social service planning, resource allocation, and the development of service models, and identify vulnerable groups. He/She will play a major role in implementing an interdisciplinary research programme on population mental wellness. He/She will lead and conduct research; write scientific publications, grant proposals and reports; participate in the planning and delivery of undergraduate/postgraduate programmes; mentor junior research staff and students; and contribute to administrative, operational and other duties as assigned.  Information about the School can be obtained at http://sph.hku.hk.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.  At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable.

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date CV. Review of applications will start on August 30, 2024, and continue until January 16, 2025, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.